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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.97, 24,023.48 and 9,450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.97, 24,023.48 and 9,450.70 is: 13,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.97 : 24,023.48 = 9,450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.97/24,023.48 = 9,450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.97x = 24,023.48 × 9,450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.97x = 227,038,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,038,702.44/17,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.23

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